4-Day Los Angeles City Experience

  • Day 1: Santa Monica Pier
    10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Downtown Santa Monica

    The Santa Monica Pier is a landmark and popular attraction located in Santa Monica. It’s known for its amusement park, beautiful beach, and various attractions for tourists and locals to enjoy.

  • Day 2: The Getty Center
    20 minutes (7.3 miles) from Santa Monica Pier

    The Getty Center is a world-renowned art museum located in Los Angeles. It showcases a vast collection of Western art from the Middle Ages to the present.

  • Day 3: Hollywood Walk of Fame and Griffith Observatory
    15 minutes (6.2 miles) from The Getty Center

    The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a popular attraction spot where visitors can see the Hollywood stars of fame. The Griffith Observatory allows visitors to get panoramic views of the city and observe different celestial objects at night.

  • Day 4: Universal Studios Hollywood
    20 minutes (8 miles) from Griffith Observatory

    Universal Studios Hollywood provides visitors with an opportunity to experience movie magic with thrilling rides, shows and tours that offer glimpses into working Hollywood studios.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Santa Monica Pier (1-2 hours, free)
  • The Getty Center (2-3 hours, free admission, $20 parking)
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame (1-2 hours, free)
  • Griffith Observatory (2-3 hours, free admission, $10 parking)
  • Universal Studios Hollywood (5-6 hours, $129 admission, $25 parking)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $184

Transportation

Downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood are well-connected by buses and trains, including the Metro Rail system. Uber and Lyft are popular options for getting around the city. Estimated transportation cost for the trip is around $100. Travel time can vary depending on traffic.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting more attractions like the Los Angeles County Museum of Art or the Angels Flight Railway. If you have less time, consider skipping Universal Studios Hollywood or the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Airports

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport in Los Angeles and is located approximately 30 minutes by car from downtown LA. Other airports in the region include John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County and Bob Hope Airport (BUR) in Burbank.

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